NEW YORK, May 28, 2025 ~ Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian) has announced a series of organizational and leadership changes to support its long-term growth strategy. As a leader in protection solutions, wealth management, and workplace benefits, Guardian is restructuring its Individual Markets business into two distinct units to align accountability for growing its protection solutions and wealth management businesses.

The first unit, Financial Protection & Retirement Solutions, will be led by Erin Culek. Culek joined Guardian in 2020 as Chief Strategy & Operating Officer and has been instrumental in executing strategic partnerships and transactions. In her new role, she will oversee the product strategy and innovation for Guardian's financial protection and retirement solutions, including life, disability, and annuity products. She will also lead initiatives to leverage Guardian's General Agency system and foster partnerships with third-party brokers and financial professionals.

Mike Perry will join Guardian on August 4 to lead the second unit, Client Solutions & Wealth Management. With over 30 years of experience in wealth, investment, and insurance product distribution, Perry previously served as Executive Vice President at Nuveen. He will be responsible for overseeing the General Agency system and Park Avenue Securities while developing complementary channels.

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In addition to these changes, Michael Prestileo has been appointed to lead Enterprise Strategy & Growth Initiatives. Prestileo joined Guardian in 2020 as Chief Commercial Officer for Group Benefits and has been instrumental in delivering significant growth and innovation in the business's product portfolio and distribution network. In his new role, he will oversee Strategy, Corporate Development, Data & Artificial Intelligence, Business Excellence, and Sourcing teams.

Stacey Hoin, Chief Human Resources Officer at Guardian since 2021, will also take on expanded responsibilities. In addition to her current portfolio of driving cultural changes to support the company's business transformation, Hoin will now oversee Corporate Impact and Workplace and Real Estate Strategy.

According to Chairman and CEO Andrew McMahon, these changes mark an exciting chapter for Guardian as they continue to build a dynamic organization poised for long-term success. He expressed confidence in the new leaders, stating, "Both Erin and Mike bring extraordinary experience to our growth strategy, and I'm confident they are the right leaders to enhance our ability to meet our clients' holistic planning and protection needs."

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However, these changes also mean that Michael Ferik, Head of Individual Markets, will be leaving Guardian on August 31. Ferik has played a critical role in building the Individual Markets business over the past 16 years and will work closely with the incoming leaders to ensure a smooth transition.

McMahon expressed his gratitude for Ferik's contributions, stating, "He leaves us in a strong financial position with a solid foundation of customer service, growth across multiple product lines, a strengthened general agency distribution network, and many other accomplishments for which I am appreciative."

These changes showcase Guardian's commitment to fostering growth and innovation within the company. With a strong leadership team in place, Guardian is well-positioned for long-term success in providing protection solutions, wealth management services, and workplace benefits.

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